Copland Instrumental Album

Copland 2000 separate part - viola (piano accompaniment available separately = BHI102644)-Aaron Copland's music is characteristically and recognisably American. Copland's untiring efforts to ensure that his works would speak to the average citizen as well as to his fellow artists made him one of the most honoured cultural figures in United States history. Among countless awards and honours Copland received the Pulitzer Prize and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. This exciting series of arrangements offers soloists the opportunity to experience some of Copland's pioneering musical achievements in the establishment of a uniquely American idiom.

This collection was inspired by the sheer beauty of the American landscape and the ongoing pioneer spirit which continues to shape our great nation. The vivid sound images in each piece keep a pedagogical purpose always at hand with the pianistic challenges providing practical techniques to prepare the late-intermediate to early-advanced pianist for the beloved masterworks of Debussy Ravel Griffes and Copland. Perfect material for recitals these pieces are 3-6 pages in length

Arranged for Harp-Simple Gifts is a lovely American Shaker hymn. It became well-known when Aaron Copland used it in Appalachian Spring. Today it is often heard on TV and in movie scores. Sylvia's arrangement includes several variations and is for advanced beginners and intermediate harp players. In the key of G with fingerings and lyrics. There are no lever changes. 4 pages. Playable on lever harps and pedal harps.